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…the liam buffet

November 21, 2013 by christen | 6 Comments

I posted this finished buffet a few weeks ago on FB and some readers were utterly convinced that it was not Graphite. Well, it is. It’s the lighting, time of day and your computer screen. I promise I’m not lying!

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Here is the before: IMG_1565

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I painted the interior Paris Grey, but ended up repainting it Graphite. I had a client that happened to see it in my garage when buying another piece and she ended up buying it before I had a chance to list.

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Graphite is a great color and gaining in popularity. You must know that it is a rustic/shaddy looking black-gray color. Sometimes when I think of black pieces I think sleek and sophisticated. Graphite lends itself to being more worn.

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I left the hardware alone because it was a lovely, dark metal.

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So glad it found a good home.

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  1. Pam says

    November 21, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    I believe you!

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  2. Robin says

    November 21, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    It’s beautiful! And I see you you painted the interior…but you don’t normally paint interiors, right? Was wondering if the client asked you to paint the inside? Also, did you wax the inside too? I paint the inside of doors, but not the rest of the interior. Always thinking as folks are pulling things on/off those horizontal surfaces like plates and platters, will really scratch the paint…So that’s why I ask. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!
    Robin

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  3. Lori M. says

    November 21, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    It looks beautiful. You always do an awesome job! Love your tutorials…you are so bubbly and down to earth…thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Barbara Ann says

    November 21, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I like the interior painted. It gives it a complete look. And when you open the doors to the hidden treasures stored inside, they look great! Great piece…

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  5. Denise says

    November 21, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    I love, love, love that circus horse on wheels. Please share with me where/ how you found it. I have been searching high and low. :-). Thanks!

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  6. L. Thompson says

    November 21, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    This piece is a shade of blue on my screen, too—a medium blue. I do believe you but never would have thought of AS graphite.

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Welcome. I’m Christen, founder of Blue Egg Brown Nest. I am a mom, writer, designer, painter and lover of all cats far and wide. Thank you for coming!

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